Walmart Distribution Center
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — GROVE CITY, OHIO
| Employer | Walmart Distribution Center | Report ID | 2017010009 |
| Address | 3880 Southwest Blvd | City, State ZIP | GROVE CITY, OHIO 43123 |
| Event Date | January 3, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Trailers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.89000, -83.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On January 03, 2017, an employee was closing a trailer door when their fingers were caught in the door and the left middle finger was amputated.
Incident Summary
On January 3, 2017, a worker at Walmart Distribution Center in GROVE CITY, OHIO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with trailers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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